Converting to a HighFlo

[Stonehands]

Is it possible to convert an 863 F turbo to a HighFlo model?

 

[Tazza]

Anything can be done for a price, it will add up quickly though.
Generally you will need a new pump, diverting valve, larger oil cooler, possibly larger aux lines from the control block to the couplers.

 

[TriHonu]

Anything can be done for a price, it will add up quickly though.
Generally you will need a new pump, diverting valve, larger oil cooler, possibly larger aux lines from the control block to the couplers.

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Back in 2009, Shane upgraded a T300 to Hi-Flow. He posted about it in this thread Hi-Flow Conversion.
There is no kit. He worked with a parts guy to id and order all the necessary parts and then completed the upgrade. About $5000 for pump, lines, oil cooler and labor
From what I have seen in my area, high flow machines don't seem to command higher prices than standard flow. Unless you are really attached to your loader, it may be cheaper to buy a High Flow machine and sell yours.

 

[trotter]

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Back in 2009, Shane upgraded a T300 to Hi-Flow. He posted about it in this thread Hi-Flow Conversion.
There is no kit. He worked with a parts guy to id and order all the necessary parts and then completed the upgrade. About $5000 for pump, lines, oil cooler and labor
From what I have seen in my area, high flow machines don't seem to command higher prices than standard flow. Unless you are really attached to your loader, it may be cheaper to buy a High Flow machine and sell yours.

Based on the costs I am hearing about I would agree. Very happy with my 863 F turbo. No complaints but was thinking of buying a backhoe attachment and thought I would need a high flo to run it.

 

[trotter]

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Back in 2009, Shane upgraded a T300 to Hi-Flow. He posted about it in this thread Hi-Flow Conversion.
There is no kit. He worked with a parts guy to id and order all the necessary parts and then completed the upgrade. About $5000 for pump, lines, oil cooler and labor
From what I have seen in my area, high flow machines don't seem to command higher prices than standard flow. Unless you are really attached to your loader, it may be cheaper to buy a High Flow machine and sell yours.

Thank you . Does not seem to justify the huge costs.

 

[SkidRoe]

Thank you . Does not seem to justify the huge costs.

You definitely do not need high flow for a backhoe. Most folks that run them with a standard flow machine only operate at part throttle to keep the speed under control.
Cheers - SR

 

[Bobcatdan]

You definitely do not need high flow for a backhoe. Most folks that run them with a standard flow machine only operate at part throttle to keep the speed under control.
Cheers - SR

While anything can be done, its foolish in my book. No kit so its 100% pieced out. Its one thing to look at part cost, but if you factor in your labor worth anything, its quickly not worth. Unless you run a concrete planner, brush hog or forestry head 8 hours a day every day, there is a 99% you don't need high flow.